Tanner Jeannot Suspended Three Games by NHL

Tanner Jeannot of the Los Angeles Kings has been suspended for three games without pay for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser during a recent game. The incident, which occurred in the first period, resulted in Jeannot receiving a match penalty and led to Boeser being unable to continue in the match. The NHL's Department of Player Safety determined that Jeannot's hit constituted an illegal check, as it primarily targeted Boeser's head despite other contact. Jeannot will forfeit $41,640.63, which will be directed to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. This marks Jeannot's first suspension in five NHL seasons, having previously been fined for kneeing another player. The Kings are now expected to recall a forward from their AHL affiliate to compensate for Jeannot's absence during upcoming games.